Coach - Visual Designer - Summer Mentorship Program

COACH

Coach invites you to incubate a strategy that includes at least 10 ideas to fuel retail growth and stay top of mind for Gen Z. Your goal for this project is to create an emotional connection with the Coach consumers, and to create a world where they can express themselves. The sky is the limit!

Details to be considered while developing your project:

• Experiential design
• Leaning into the 5 senses
• New social media trends
• New ways of shopping
• Possible brand extensions

Guidelines: All submissions must include:

* At least 10 ideas included in your strategy

* Mood board & Inspiration

* Visualization for your strategy (images, sketch, renderings, drawings, floor plans etc)

* Resume of the participant

You can present your submission in any preferred readable format such as PDF slides, video or any other innovative format to add a personal touch. Each submission may only be made by one individual, must be entirely your own work and must not be the work of a team. Your submission must not include any elements from any other artist’s or designer’s creations, work, or pieces.

Deadline: Friday, February 28th 2025

All submissions received before Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET will be judged by WindowsWear who will determine the top five “Finalists”. Judging will be based 30% on originality, 30% on overall design aesthetics, 30% on best use of innovation, and 10% for the project explanation. Please note that students that have some form of software design skills: Sketch Up, Rhino, or any other 3D software are more eligible to be considered.

Prizes

The five finalists will be judged by Coach Global Visual Experience team, Tapestry Talent Acquisition team, and WindowsWear who will select two 1st place winners, one 2nd place winner, and one 3rd place winner between all submissions of projects from Coach.

1st Place: A paid internship with Coach brand to be completed during Summer 2025, contingent on passing a legally permissible background check and confirmation of eligibility to work in the U.S. Winner must be available for the internship for a minimum of eight (8) weeks and the internship shall not exceed twelve (12) weeks. The paid internships will be conducted on an in-person basis at Tapestry, Inc.’s HQ in New York City. No living accommodations, meals, or travel is included in this First Prize.

2nd Place: One (1) Coach bag (handbag, messenger bag, tote bag or backpack, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion). ARV $395

3rd Place: One (1) Coach accessory (wallet, wristlet, travel kit or other small leather good, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.) ARV $95

All Finalists that are not selected as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a Coach gift valued at $50 (valid to be used only in the U.S) and a letter congratulating them on their submission signed by Sponsor’s VP, Global Visual Experience, and/or other leaders.

Eligibility

U.S. Residents: All U.S. residents, including international students residing in the U.S. on a student visa are eligible to enter, must have either a Social Security Number (“SSN”) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (“ITIN”) at the time of being notified as a potential winner to be eligible to win (see additional information below in the Eligibility section).

International Students: Individuals that are at least 18 years of age or older and that are students enrolled in a university or college outside the United States during the submission period are eligible to apply. If selected as a First Prize Winner, your acceptance of the prize is contingent on you obtaining the appropriate visa/work authorization with the help of Tapestry’s legal team by May 1, 2025; otherwise the offer may be rescinded.

To apply please submit at: https://www.windowswear.com/mentorship/